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rein
rein is a 4-letter English word with 11 senses as noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. Face value is 4 in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 4 · Words With Friends 5 · 11 senses
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- 1noun
The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.
- 2noun
Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.
- 3transitive verb
To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.
- 4transitive verb
To restrain; to control; to check.
- 5intransitive verb
To be guided by reins.
- 6noun
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- 7noun
any means of control
"he took up the reins of government"
- 8verb
keep in check
"rule one's temper"
- 9verb
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
"He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
- 10verb
stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
"They reined in in front of the post office"
- 11verb
control and direct with or as if by reins
"rein a horse"
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